Mexico Defeats Serbia 5-1 in Friendly Ahead of 2026 World Cup

In a friendly match held early today, Mexico's national football team achieved a decisive 5-1 win against Serbia. This match served as part of Mexico's preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring 48 teams for the first time in the tournament's history.

Mexico's goals were scored by Jon Vásquez, with two own goals by Serbia's Bukanić and Adem Avdić, as well as goals from Raúl Jiménez and Luis Chávez. These goals occurred at the 34th, 45th, 57th, 72nd, and 90th minutes of the match. Serbia's sole goal was netted by Petar Stanišić in the 19th minute.

Mexico's Group Stage Outlook in 2026 World Cup

Mexico is preparing for a strong start in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted with the United States and Canada. The team will open its group stage campaign against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11. Following this, Mexico will face South Korea and the Czech Republic in Group A, a group described as relatively balanced but demanding high focus to secure advancement to the knockout rounds.

Mexico's World Cup History and Performance

Mexico has a consistent record in World Cup tournaments, having reached the round of 16 in seven consecutive editions from 1994 to 2018. This reflects the team's extensive experience and ability to handle the pressures of major competitions, providing a psychological advantage in qualification contests.

The Mexican national team has qualified for the World Cup finals 18 times. Their best achievements include reaching the quarterfinals in the 1970 and 1986 editions. Over 60 World Cup matches played, Mexico has won 17, drawn 15, and lost 28, scoring 62 goals while conceding 101.